Poll Recap: Summer Horse Plans
Jennifer Whittle
June 3, 2014
Of the 473 respondents, 201 (42%) said they are most excited about trail riding and/or camping this summer.
Of the 473 respondents, 201 (42%) said they are most excited about trail riding and/or camping this summer.
An Australian research team recently sought to determine epistaxis’–or bleeding from the nostrils–prevalence rate, identify risk factors for recurrence, and evaluate the impact of an episode on a horse’s racing career.
CSU alum Ed Blach, DVM, MS, MBA, co-invented the nasal strip California Chrome will wear in the Belmont Stakes.
Animal health officials are managing a new equine hendra virus case in the Beenleigh, Queensland, Australia, area after a positive test result was received late on June 2.
An Alabama man is in custody and has been charged in connection with the February shooting deaths of two horses.
A New York City horse-drawn cab driver accused of animal cruelty has lost his license to drive a carriage in that city.
Horses stabled with a large open window between stalls showed more positive social behavior and less aggression and boredom than when they were separated by full walls, researchers found.
The guidelines, outlined in a five-page report authored by veterinarians from the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, concentrate on 21 areas to ensure the humane treatment of racehorses.
Protect your foal from three important causes of young horse illness: Rhodococcus equi, equine proliferative enteropathy, and adrenal insufficiency.
Dr. Bettina Wagner’s research has focused on equine immunology, particularly immune responses and protective mechanisms in neonates and young foals.
Since its establishment in 2008, the Winner’s Circle Scholarship Program has provided $905,500 in scholarships to 228 veterinary students bound for careers in equine medicine.
Cardiac murmurs are common in horses, and it’s important to assess the impact of any heart murmur on athletic performance and on rider and animal safety.
Researchers say MRI-based tendon measurements analyzed using a color scale are far more accurate than those achieved by measuring grayscale MRI scans.
The University of Kentucky’s College of Agriculture has several equine-related pages on Facebook and Twitter with the latest news and events information. Stay up-to-date with the latest happenings by following their activity on their pages.
Recent survey results show that more than a third of British owners never conduct fecal egg counts (FECs) on their horses.
The International Society for Equitation Science (ISES) and dressage show sponsors World Dressage Masters (WDM) have developed a code of conduct that aims to ensure optimal horse and rider welfare and safety at equestrian events around the world.
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